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VX12 DYG

2012 MG 6

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,409 mi
Last recorded70,409 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 DYG
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 70,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

tpms light illuminated

Fail 21 Nov 2025 70,391 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

tpms light illuminated

Pass 20 Nov 2024 68,892 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 60,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,340 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,106 miles

Corrosion to various under vehicle suspension components and subframes, nothing considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 58,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to various under vehicle suspension components and subframes, nothing considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brakes noisy when wheels rotated

Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,463 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 53,552 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 53,552 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,852 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 43,852 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,168 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 36,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,760 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 30,760 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,941 miles

How Reliable is the MG 6?

Based on 28,661 MOT tests across 2,640 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 191
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VX12 DYG is a 2012 MG 6 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 MG 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 53,633 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 191 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX12 DYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this MG 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX12 DYG registered?

VX12 DYG is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is VX12 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX12 DYG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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